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ROTTEN SOUND have announced three shows in Japan next March. The Finnish grind-veterans have furthermore been confirmed by the first festivals in 2018. More dates will follow in due time. All currently published shows can be viewed below.

ROTTEN SOUND are back and angrier than ever. Grindcore is not for the faint of heart and these Finns do not subscribe to the idea of compromise. ‘Abuse to Suffer’ remains true to the band’s resilient roots, while not falling into the traps of chewing endlessly on an old formula gone stale or not daring to add an element of surprise when fitting the style. What sets ROTTEN SOUND apart from other protagonists in the field is an obvious intelligence that shows in their to-the-point songwriting, arrangements, and subtle inclusion of choice death metal elements in their massive sound.

ROTTEN SOUND were conceived in the city of Vaasa, Finland by guitarist Mika Aalto in 1993, who was soon joined by vocalist Keijo Niinimaa. This duo remains in place as the only original members – yet drummer Sami Latva and Kristian Toivainen on bass have meanwhile been steady members for many years as well. The Finns can proudly look back at an impressive catalogue of six highly acclaimed studio albums, seven EPs, three split singles, a single and a live DVD. Furthermore ROTTEN SOUND hit the stages of major metal and hardcore oriented festivals and toured in regular intervals alongside such renowned acts as NASUM, PHOBIA, DISFEAR, CARCASS, MUNICIPAL WASTE, EXHUMED, NAPALM DEATH, and PIG DESTROYER among many others.

With ‘Abuse to Suffer’, ROTTEN SOUND are hammering out an album that equally acknowledges the band’s celebrated past as well as breaking into some new harsh ground that keeps the fire burning.

ROTTEN SOUND have released a power-driven live video that shows the band tearing their stage apart and whipping the audience into a frenzy. The track “Trashmonger” has been taken from the Finnish grind kings’ latest album ‘Abuse to Suffer’ (on Season of Mist). The clip can be viewed below.

After releasing their self-titled debut last month, San Diego metallic-hardcore trio POISON HEADACHE has now announced their first live shows as a group: two dates in southern California with ROTTEN SOUND! See below for more information, with additional performances coming soon.

Produced by the band’s own Phil Sgrosso (vocals/guitar/bass), mixed by Taylor Young (Nails, Twitching Tongues), and mastered by Brad Boatright (Black Breath, Inverloch, Sleep) of Audiosiege Mastering, Poison Headache is a 10-song monster: a heaving, teeth-bared mass of anger, violent intent, aggression, and terrible certainty. One part Entombed Wolverine Blues, one part Motorhead Ace of Spades, and one part Converge Jane Doe, Poison Headache is crossover for the new age. To purchase Poison Headache, please visit metalblade.com/poisonheadache or poisonheadache.com/shop, where the record is available in various formats.

Finnish grindcore powerhouse ROTTEN SOUND have announced a North American tour. The tour, which starts on May 25 in New York, sees the band travel to-and-from Maryland Deathfest, and also features Canadian dates in Toronto, Vancouver, and Montreal, which are followed by a trek throughout Mexico. A full list of confirmed tour dates can be found below. More information about Maryland Deathfest can be found here.

ROTTEN SOUND are touring in support of their explosive new full-length ‘Abuse to Suffer’. The band’s first new record in five years, ‘Abuse to Suffer’ is being hailed as “the return of kings after a whole 5 years spent waiting, and it seems to be a more than fitting return, announcing proudly that Rotten Sound has existed for 23 years, and seems to have no plans to quit any time soon.” (Heavy Blog is Heavy) and is available at the Season of Mist E-Shop.

ROTTEN SOUND, hailed as “grindcore with something more to offer…Their execution and talent is on par with the best in the genre and their songwriting shows depth and genuine creativity” (Lambgoat), are streaming ‘Abuse to Suffer’ now at No Clean Singing.

ROTTEN SOUND have announced a headlining European tour. The tour, which begins on April 22 sees the band trek across 10 different countries before concluding on May 7. Support on the tour comes from ABIGAIL WILLIAMS and CULT LEADER. A full list of confirmed tour dates can be found below.

Finnish grindcore powerhouse ROTTEN SOUND have unleashed their explosive new full-length ‘Abuse to Suffer’. The band, hailed as “grindcore with something more to offer…Their execution and talent is on par with the best in the genre and their songwriting shows depth and genuine creativity” (Lambgoat), are streaming ‘Abuse to Suffer’ now at No Clean Singing.

The band’s first new record in five years, ‘Abuse to Suffer’ will be released by Season of Mist in North America on March 25. Pre-orders for ‘Abuse to Suffer’ are available at the Season of Mist E-Shop.

ROTTEN SOUND hailed as “”fusing Napalm Death’s feral intensity with Entombed’s classic ’90s guitar tone, the band unfurls frantic, lockstep blasts spiked with mid-paced death-’n’-roll riffsand thudding, churning doom breakswhile vocalist Keijo Niinimaa barks and roars his way to a raw-throated catharsis.” (Revolver Magazine) have announced a headlining European tour. The tour, which begins on April 22 sees the band trek across 10 different countries before concluding on May 7. Support on the tour comes from ABIGAIL WILLIAMS and CULT LEADER. A full list of confirmed tour dates can be found below.

Finnish grindcore powerhouse ROTTEN SOUND have unleashed another new track from their highly anticipated full-length ‘Abuse to Suffer’. The band, hailed as “grindcore with something more to offer…Their execution and talent is on par with the best in the genre and their songwriting shows depth and genuine creativity” (Lambgoat), are streaming a new ripper titled “Cannon Fodder” now at Metalsucks.

“The song starts with Napalm Death-style mid-tempo groovy riff, which made me think that the vocals must begin immediately with low Barney style of grunting. The rest of the song is probably more Rotten Sound with dissonant riffs by Sami, up tempo blasting and heavy mid part. Somehow this song stood out to me with the extreme tempo-changes and stop’n’go-style when it really gets going. Lyrics are pretty straight-forward text about soldiers, who are forced to do whatever is being ordered from above.”

The band’s first new record in five years, ‘Abuse to Suffer’ will be released by Season of Mist in North America on March 25. Pre-orders for ‘Abuse to Suffer’ are available at the Season of Mist E-Shop. ROTTEN SOUND, hailed as “”fusing Napalm Death’s feral intensity with Entombed’s classic ’90s guitar tone, the band unfurls frantic, lockstep blasts spiked with mid-paced death-’n’-roll riffsand thudding, churning doom breakswhile vocalist Keijo Niinimaa barks and roars his way to a raw-throated catharsis.” (Revolver Magazine) have also premiered three other tracks from ‘Abuse to Suffer’, “Lazy Asses“, “Brainwashed“, and “Inhumane Treatment“.

ROTTEN SOUND have announced a headlining European tour. The tour, which begins on April 22 sees the band trek across 10 different countries before concluding on May 7. Support on the tour comes from ABIGAIL WILLIAMS and CULT LEADER. A full list of confirmed tour dates can be found below.